Lawyers work in a wide variety of settings beyond traditional law firms, including private businesses, government agencies, and public interest organizations, with their specific workplace varying based on their area of practice and specialization. 

A lawyer's job description involves advising and representing clients in legal matters, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. They may specialize in areas like criminal, civil, or corporate law, and their duties can include courtroom representation, negotiation, and legal consultation. 

A person who would be a lawyer typically possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and persuasion abilities, a diligent work ethic, integrity, and a desire to serve and advocate for others.

As a lawyer you need to have legal knowledge, research skills, writing skills, analytical skills, communication skills, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and much more.

 Most large law firms in the United States bill between $200 and $1,000 per hour for their lawyers' time, although the fees charged by smaller firms are much lower. But the rate varies by location as well as the specific rate varies by location as well as the specific area of law practiced.